A Saia da Carolina

Carolina's skirt
Has a painted lizard
Carolina's skirt
Has a painted lizard

Yes, Carolina, hi-o-ai
Yes, Carolina, oh-ai, my dear
Yes, Carolina, hi-o-ai
Yes, Carolina, oh-ai, my dear

Be careful, oh, Carolina
That the lizard wags its tail
Yes, Carolina, hi-o-ai
Yes, Carolina, oh-ai, my dear

Carolina's skirt
Has no pleats, no button
Be cautious, oh, Carolina
Don't let your skirt fall to the ground

Carolina's skirt
Has a red hem
Be careful, oh, Carolina
Don't let the skirt tear

Carolina's skirt
Is made of the finest fabric
Be cautious, oh, Carolina
The lizard will take your skirt

Carolina's skirt
Was washed with soap
Be careful, oh, Carolina
Don't let them touch it

Carolina's skirt
Is short and modern
Be careful, oh, Carolina
Don't let it cover your legs